Board of Regents Meeting Materials, June 21, 1972

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1 Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Meeting Materials University Archives 1972 Board of Regents Meeting Materials, June 21, 1972 Eastern Michigan University Follow this and additional works at: Recommended Citation Eastern Michigan University, "Board of Regents Meeting Materials, June 21, 1972" (1972). Board of Regents Meeting Materials This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at It has been accepted for inclusion in Board of Regents Meeting Materials by an authorized administrator of For more information, please contact

2 Index for the June 21, 1972, Meeting of the Board of Regents Page 1124 M - Appointnlents, Resignations, Changes of Status and Leaves of Absence M - Bates Hearing M - Budget Continued M - Controller & Director of University Budgets M - Educational Grants M - Faculty Senate Hearing M - Gifts M -.Inactive Receivables M - Prorr_otions M - Property Acquisition M - Summer Session Faculty M - Vice President for University Relations 4,)

3 BOARD OF REGENT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Official Minutes of the Meeting June 21, 1972 Regents' Room, McKenny Hall Members prese:1.t: Charles L. Anspach, Veda S. Anderson, Lawrence R. Busse, Edward J. McCormick, Richard N. Robb, Mildred Beatty Smith, George Stripp Members absent: Virginia R. Allan Administration present: President Harold E. Sponberg, Gary D. Hawks, Lewis E. Profit, James B. Campbell, Bruce K. Nelson, Curtis K. Stadtfeld The meeting was called to order at 11 :15 a. m. The Minutes of the May 17, 1972, meeting of the Board of Regents were approved as presented. The Treasure:r's Report was read. Regent Busse moved and Regent Stripp seconded that the report be accepted as read. Carried. Regent Busse moved and Regent Stripp seconded that the Internal Audit Report dated June 1, 1972, be received and placed on file. Carried 1116 M - GIFTS Regent Busse moved and Regent Stripp seconded that the gifts be officially rece.ived with appreciation as presented. Carried 1117 M - INACTIVE RECEIVABLES Regent Busse moved and Reg,ent Robb seconded that the Treasurer be authorized to transfer $239, from the active accounts recei ables to the inactive receivables according to the attached summary by type of account and that the allowance for doubtful accounts be reduced accordingly.

4 2 It is further recommended that the following schedule be adopted for future transfers by semesters. Schedule for Transferring Doubtful Accounts Receivables from Active Files to Inactive Files - Report to Board for Trans er Semester or Session Approx. End. Date Semester Approx. Date Summer Session August 15 after winter semester April 15 Fall Semester Dec. 31 after spring semester June 15 Winter Semester April 15 after summer session August 15 Spring Session Carried. June 15 after fall semester Dec. 31 The meeting was recessed at 12:30 p. m. The meeting was reconvened at 2 :00 p. m 1118 M - PROPER TY ACQUISITION (938 Forest Avenue) Regent Husse moved and Regent Stripp seconded that the Board of Regents authorize the acquisition of the property located at 938 Forest Avenue from the estate of Mrs. Harry Wood at the price of $32, 500. Carried 1119 M - EDUCATIONAL GRANTS. Regent Smith moved and Regent Anderson seconded that the following educational grants be authorized for acceptance: 1.. H. E.W. grant for "Training in Occupational Therapy" in the amount of $22, 367 for the period of July 1, 1972, through June 30, 1973, under the program direction of Dr. Charles Anderson. 2. Michigan Department of Education grant for "Management Training and Assistance Program for Marginal Minority Businessmen" in the amount of $20,000 for the fiscal year , under the program direction of Dro Lawrence Klatt. 3. H. E.W. (Federal) Student Aid Grants: a. College Work-Study Program in the amount of $552, 231 for the period of July 1, 1972, through June 30, 1973.

5 3 b. E. O. grants in the amount of $242, 780 for the period of July 1, 1972, through June 30, National Science Foundation grant for "Fear Effects of Random and Predictable Shocks" in the amount of $8000 for the period June 15, 1972, through November 30, 197.3, under the direction of Dr. Peter Holmes. 5. Mott Foundation Grants: a. National Center for Community Education for the Administrative futern Program in the amount of $72, 000 for the period July 1, 1972, through June 30, b. National Community School Education Association and the publication, "The Community School and Its Administration, 11 in the amount of $51,200 for the period July 1, 1972, through June 30, c. National Center for Community Education Program grant in the amount of $99, 935 for the period of July 1, 1972, through June 30, 1973, and that Dr. Jack Minzey be continued as Director. 6. H. E. W. grant for "Analysis of Agency Placements of Handicapped Children" in the amount of $45, 242 for the period June 1, 1972, through May 31, 1973, under the direction of Dr. Bruce L. Warren and Dr. Patricia Ferman. 7. Department of Natural Resources - State of Michigan - grant for "Utilization Survey of Outdoor Recreational Facilities by Michigan Residents" in the amount of $36, 000 for the period of June 14, 1972, through October 30, 1972, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Braden. ---Carried 1120 M - SUMMER SESSION FACULTY Regent Smith moved and Regent Anspach seconded that the list of 1972 Swnmer Session Faculty and Salaries be approved as presented. Carried 1121 M - PROMOTIONS Regent Smith moved and Regent Anspach seconded that the following list of faculty promotions be approved: From Associate Professor to Professor Richard Adams Louis Gimelli Martha Irwin Fred T. Johnson Virginia Koste Sara Wright Masanobu Yamauchi

6 .. From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor 4 Irene Allen Barry A vedon Leona Berry George Cassar Edgar Dittemore Judith Gallatin Lawrence Geffen Elizabeth Giles Peter Holmes Betty Ingram Marjorie Lansing Kurt Lauckner Donald Lawnicz.ak Grace Maxfield Brigitte Muller Robert Robinson Carol Selby Marvin Skor e Maurice Stark Janice Terry Ronald Trowbridge Roger L. Williams From Instructor to Assistant Professor Robert Chew Rodney Hill John Hubbard -..., - Carried Hannelore Rader Elma Stewart M - CONTROLLER & DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY BUDGETS Regent Smith moved and Regent Anderson seconded that Richard Hall be named Controller and Director of University Budgets A-5, effective July 1, Carried 1123 M - VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Regent Smith moved and Regent Anspach seconded that Gary D. Hawks be named Vice Pre ident for University Relations A.:7, effective July 1, Carried l 124 M - APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, CHANGES OF STATUS AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE Regent Smith movedand Regent Anderson seconded that the appointments, resignations, changes of status and leaves of absence be approved as presented. Carried. Regents Stripp and Robb voted no on the change9 of status. President Sponberg reported that as of this date the Senate had passed Senate Bill appropriations bill for Higher Education for He reported that the bill had not yet been considered in the House. A hearing had been conducted by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and action is expected by the end of June. The President further reported that providing passage of the bill by June 30, the University would not have an

7 5. - opportunity to present a budget to the Board for the fiscal year He, therefore, requested the Board give authority for the University to continue operation at the budget level until a new budget is approved 1125 M BUDGET CONTJN"UED Regent Busse moved and Regent Robb seconded that the University continue operations at the present budget level until such time as a new University budget is approved. Carried. President Sponberg reported that should the appropriation bill provide fewer dollars for EMU than originally recommended by the Governor, it will be necessary to increase tuition and fees for the coming year. He further indicated that the general legislative and public attitude suggests a fee increase to continue the present cost sharing pattern of the student and the taxpayer. President Sponberg informed the Board of the Faculty Senate's request for a hearing before the Board concerning an administrative position on existing Board policy effecting the use of facilities M - FACULTY SENATE HEARING Regent Robb moved and Regent Busse seconded that a hearing be granted to the Faculty Senate. It was further recommended that Secretary Hawks inform the Faculty Senate that the Board had favorably considered their request and the appeal will be placed on the agenda for the July 19 meeting -- two representatives of the Faculty Senate will be permitted to speak for one-half hour, beginning at 2:30 p. m. Carried. President Sponberg then discussed the request for a hearing for John Bates M - BATES HEARING DELAYED Regent Robb moved and Regent Busse seconded that Secretary Hawks notify the Head of the Biology Department and John Bates that this matter is being returned to the President for administrative action before, being given further consideration by the Board. Carried. The Treasurer discussed the continuation of the term loan with the National Bank of Detroit.

8 6... Vice President Campbell discussed the report that had been mailed to the Regents concerning vandalism in dormitories. The Regents expressed strong feelings that the housing people must enforce- the rules and regulations in the dormitories and that disciplinary action should be taken against those persons who destroy and vandalize our facilities. Chairman McCor:nick reported that he received a letter concerning the University HousiLg Policy and the effect of that policy on fraternities at EMU. Vice President Campbell responded and provided a copy of his letter to the Interfraternity Council. Secretary Hawks reported that there had been no progress on the Huron River Drive project. A:ter some discussion, Chairman McCormick indicated that he would forward a letter to the Mayor of the City of Ypsilanti, encouraging immediate action in response to vice President Profit's letter of last October. Chairman McCorr ick read a letter he received from Elliott Richards, Secretary, Health, Education, and Welfare, stating that Mildred B. Sinith had been selected to serve nn the new Advisory Committee on the Rights and Responsibilitie$ of Women in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The next meeting "Nill be held July 19, The meeting was c;.djourned at 3:45 p. m. Respectfully submitted,